Thailand extends work permits for Lao and Myanmar workers
Lao and Myanmar workers whose work permits expire between January 2026 and December 2027 can keep working without the usual 30-day break, and permits for 2.3 million migrant workers expiring on February 13 and March 31 will be extended to February 13, 2029. The measures, which also cover illegal migrant workers, Myanmar refugees and new arrivals from Sri Lanka, were agreed by a committee on migrant workers chaired by Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat and still need cabinet approval.
What this means for you
- Lao and Myanmar workers whose permits expire between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2027 can continue working without the usual 30-day break.
- Permits for 2.3 million migrant workers expiring on February 13 and March 31 next year will be extended until February 13, 2029.
- The measures still require cabinet approval.
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